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Result Declared — 15 June 2026
UPSC has officially declared the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 on 15 June 2026 — 22 days after the exam held on 24 May 2026. Both results are released as roll-number-wise PDFs. Candidates who have qualified must now begin preparation for UPSC Mains 2026, scheduled for 21 August 2026.
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CSE Prelims Result 2026
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 — Roll Number List
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IFoS Prelims Result 2026
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 — Roll Number List
⬇ Download PDF| Detail | Information |
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| Exam Name | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 & IFoS (Preliminary) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declared On | 15 June 2026 |
| Total Registered Candidates | ~8.19 lakh |
| Candidates Appeared | ~5.49 lakh (~67%) |
| Approximate Vacancies (CSE) | ~933 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Result Format | Roll-number-wise PDF (names not mentioned) |
| CSAT Qualifying Marks | 33% (66 out of 200) |
| UPSC Mains 2026 Date | 21 August 2026 |
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UPSC Prelims Result 2026 — Announcement Timeline
The result was declared on 15 June 2026, exactly 22 days after the Prelims exam held on 24 May 2026 — in line with UPSC's historical pattern of announcing results within 14 to 22 days.
| Year | Exam Date | Result Date | Gap (Days) |
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| 2026 | 24th May 2026 | 15th June 2026 | 22 Days |
| 2025 | 25th May 2025 | 11th June 2025 | 17 Days |
| 2024 | 16th June 2024 | 1st July 2024 | 14 Days |
| 2023 | 28th May 2023 | 12th June 2023 | 15 Days |
| 2022 | 5th June 2022 | 22nd June 2022 | 17 Days |
| 2021 | 10th Oct 2021 | 29th Oct 2021 | 19 Days |
| 2020 | 4th Oct 2020 | 23rd Oct 2020 | 19 Days |
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How to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2026
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Download the Result PDF
Use the download buttons above to get the official CSE or IFoS Prelims Result 2026 PDF directly, or visit upsc.gov.in.
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Open the PDF
The result has been released as a roll-number-wise PDF. Open it in your browser or PDF reader.
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Search Your Roll Number
Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) and enter your roll number exactly as it appears on your admit card.
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Check the Result
If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified for UPSC Mains 2026. The result PDF contains roll numbers only — names are not mentioned.
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Next Step — Fill the DAF
Qualified candidates will need to fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for UPSC Mains 2026 once UPSC opens the application window.
Important: The UPSC Prelims result is released as a roll-number-only PDF. Candidates' names are not mentioned in the list. Always verify your roll number from your admit card before searching.
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About the UPSC Prelims Result 2026
- The UPSC Prelims result is the first qualifying stage of the Civil Services Examination and the Indian Forest Service Examination.
- Qualification is based only on GS Paper 1 marks. CSAT (Paper 2) is qualifying in nature — candidates must score at least 33% (66 out of 200) in CSAT.
- The result has been released as a roll-number-wise PDF on upsc.gov.in. Candidate names are not mentioned.
- UPSC typically qualifies candidates at approximately 12–13 times the total vacancies for the Mains examination.
- The official cut off marks are released only after the final result of the entire CSE cycle, which is expected around early 2027.
- Candidates who qualify will be required to fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for UPSC Mains 2026.
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UPSC Prelims 2026 — Exam Statistics
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on 24 May 2026 against approximately 933 vacancies.
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| Total Candidates Registered | ~8.19 lakh |
| Candidates Appeared | ~5.49 lakh |
| Attendance Rate | ~67% |
| Approximate Vacancies (CSE) | ~933 |
| Expected Candidates to Qualify for Mains | ~12,000–13,000 (approx.) |
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What to Do Now — Mains 2026 Preparation
If you have qualified, the real work begins now. UPSC Mains 2026 is on 21 August 2026 — use this time wisely:
- Start Mains preparation immediately — you have approximately 9 weeks until the exam.
- GS Paper 4 (Ethics) is one of the most scoring Mains papers and requires daily writing practice — start now.
- Join the Free Daily Answer Writing Program to build speed, structure and consistency.
- Begin DAF preparation — keep your documents, optional subject choice and details ready for the Detailed Application Form.
